HB 1367 (2004): permitting the parents or legal guardian of a sexual assault victim to remain with the victim during the legal proceedings.

Cite this page

Granite Record indexes the General Court’s record; it is not that record. Where a citation allows only one source, cite the General Court — every page here links to what it is drawn from. The date below is the day the page was read.

MLA
“HB 1367 (2004): permitting the parents or legal guardian of a sexual assault victim to remain with the victim during the legal proceedings.” Granite Record, https://graniterecord.org/bill/2004/hb1367. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.
APA
Granite Record. (n.d.). HB 1367 (2004): permitting the parents or legal guardian of a sexual assault victim to remain with the victim during the legal proceedings. Retrieved 24 Oct. 2026, from https://graniterecord.org/bill/2004/hb1367
Chicago
Granite Record. “HB 1367 (2004): permitting the parents or legal guardian of a sexual assault victim to remain with the victim during the legal proceedings.” Accessed 24 Oct. 2026. https://graniterecord.org/bill/2004/hb1367.
BibTeX
@misc{bill-2004-hb1367, title = {HB 1367 (2004): permitting the parents or legal guardian of a sexual assault victim to remain with the victim during the legal proceedings.}, howpublished = {Granite Record}, url = {https://graniterecord.org/bill/2004/hb1367}, note = {Accessed 24 Oct. 2026} }

HB 1367 (2004)

permitting the parents or legal guardian of a sexual assault victim to remain with the victim during the legal proceedings.

  • Status: Died: conferees could not agree
  • Term: 2003-2004
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on September 4, 2003 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 14, 2004. The committee held a work session on March 2, 2004. The majority of the committee recommended that the House pass it with changes unanimously, 16–0, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 17, 2004 the House voted to pass it with changes. It crossed to the Senate on March 17, 2004 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 6, 2004. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 1359). On April 29, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 29, 2004 the Senate voted to pass it. On May 5, 2004 the House voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote. On May 6, 2004 the Senate adopted “Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference”, on a motion by Sen. Peterson. A committee of conference met on May 18, 2004 to try to settle the differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. On May 25, 2004 the Senate adopted “Conference Committee Report” on a voice vote. On May 25, 2004 the House adopted “Conf Comm Report” on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 14, 2004, 1:00 PM: hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
  • March 2, 2004, 3:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, RM204,LOB
  • April 6, 2004, 10:15 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 105-A
  • May 18, 2004, 11:00 AM: committee of conference, RM204,LOB

Votes

  • April 29, 2004, Senate: Adoption of sections two, five and six Sen. Estabrook/Sen. Larsen — yeas 17, nays 5, passed
  • April 29, 2004, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — voice vote, passed
  • May 5, 2004, House: Nonconcur — voice vote, passed
  • May 25, 2004, Senate: Conference Committee Report — voice vote, passed
  • May 25, 2004, House: Conf Comm Report — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • September 4, 2003: Introduced and ref to Crim Just & PSfty
  • January 14, 2004: Hearing Jan 14 1:00 RM204,LOB
  • March 2, 2004: Subcommittee Work Session Mar 2 3:00 RM204,LOB
  • March 10, 2004: Maj Report OTP/AM for Mar 17 (vote 16-0;CC)
  • March 10, 2004: Prop Comm Am{0778}
  • March 17, 2004: Passed with Am (Cons Cal by nec 2/3VV)
  • March 17, 2004: Introduced and Referred to Judiciary
  • April 6, 2004: Hearing; April 6, 2004, Room 105-A, SH, 10:15 a.m.; SC14
  • April 23, 2004: Committee Report; Ought to Pass with Amendment{1359},(New Title), [04/29/04]; SC17, Pg.7-8
  • April 29, 2004: Committee Amendment{1359},(New Title)
  • April 29, 2004: Sen. Below Moved to Divide Question Sec. 1,3 & 7 and 2,4,5 & 6; Question is Divisable
  • April 29, 2004: Without Objection The Question is on Adoption of Sections 1,3 & 7, AA, VV
  • April 29, 2004: Without Objection The Question is on Adoption of Sections 2,4,5 & 6, RC 17Y-5N, AA
  • April 29, 2004: Ought to Pass as Amended{1359},(New Title), MA, VV; OT3rdg
  • April 29, 2004: Passed by 3rd Reading Resolution
  • May 5, 2004: House Nonconcurred with Sen Am req Conf Comm, Rep Welch MA VV
  • May 5, 2004: (Speaker appts Reps: Knowles, Welch, Bemis & Bicknell)
  • May 6, 2004: Senator Peterson Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference, Adopted
  • May 6, 2004: President Appoints; Senators Peterson, Roberge, Foster
  • May 18, 2004: Conf Comm Meeting May 18 11:00 RM204,LOB
  • May 19, 2004: Conference Committee Report; Unable to Reach Agreement {1621}, Filed
  • May 25, 2004: Conference Committee Report{1621}, Adopted, VV
  • May 25, 2004: Conf Comm Report Adopted VV

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • SB 360 (2004): requiring written notification concerning certain offenders against children.
  • SB 339-FN (2004): relative to the involuntary commitment of certain persons found not competent to stand trial for certain criminal offenses.

From the General Court